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Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

4,8 (135 de recenzii) 2 h 30 min Anulare gratuită
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Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

Despre activitate

A complete tour with a small group that allows time to visit the main sites to pay respects, take photos, and watch the full Changing of the Guard Ceremony. We don't just show you the sites on our walking tour; we tell you the stories.

-Presidents Kennedy & Taft Memorials - the only two presidents buried here.

-Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Changing of the Guard - learn what it takes to be a sentinel & witness the tradition of guarding the tomb.

-Arlington House - visit the Slave Quarters & Museum to learn why Robert E. Lee's house became a military cemetery.

-Military Women's Memorial - learn how women have contributed to the American military.

Hear the actions of Medal of Honor recipients and understand why family members can be buried here. Learn about military funerals and understand the symbolism on the headstones.

At the end, we provide a free self-guided audio tour to the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial just outside the cemetery.

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Pe scurt

Durată
2 h 30 min
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Cel mult 15 persoane
Persoane pe rezervare
1–14
Ghid audio
engleză
Ghid
engleză
Ghid scris
engleză
Organizator
DC by Foot

Vârste: Copii (0–4 ani) · Tineri (5–15 ani) · Adulți (16–99 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Licensed, Professional Tour Guide
  • Inclus: Timed to include Changing of the Guard ceremony
  • Inclus: Entrance into Arlington National Cemetery
  • Inclus: Walking Tour of Arlington Cemetery grounds
  • Inclus: Self Guided Audio Tour of Iwo Jima USMC Memorial

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Gratuities

Itinerar

  1. Arlington National Cemetery

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    We don't just show you the sites; we tell you the stories. Come along on this family-friendly tour of one of this nation's most sacred grounds.

  2. President John F. Kennedy Gravesite

    15 min

    Pay respect to the Kennedy's: President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy and their eldest brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.

  3. Audie L. Murphy Gravesite

    Trecere fără oprire

    Here the story of a real "Captain America," Medal of Honor Recipient Audie Murphy and discuss the nearby USS Maine, Space Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle Columbia and Iran Rescue Mission Memorials.

  4. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    30 min

    We will explain the history of the Changing of the Guards, what it takes to be a sentinel and make sure you get one of the best views of this time-honored tradition.

  5. Oprirea 5

    10 min

    Honor those lost on the Space Shuttles Challenger, Columbia, and Iran Rescue Mission. "Remember the Maine," and learn where this rallying cry came from while looking at the original ship's mast.

  6. Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

    15 min

    Head to the top of the hill for a breathtaking view of Washington, DC. We will have time to visit the "Slave Houses" and the Museum briefly to understand how Robert E. Lee's home became Arlington National Cemetery

  7. Air Force Memorial

    Trecere fără oprire

    See the Air Force Memorial from a distance from the grounds of Arlington House and learn how Arlington Cemetery is expanding to surround this memorial.

  8. Oprirea 8

    Trecere fără oprire

    We do not walk past Section 60 which often has families and loved ones visiting graves of those killed in action in recent years, but we talk about the enduring legacy of Arlington Cemetery today.

  9. Marine Corps War Memorial

    Trecere fără oprire

    We provided a self guided audio tour and map for anyone who would like to take the additional 15 minute walk to visit Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial outside the cemetery. The guide will not join you for this stop. At Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, you can either continue 10 minutes to Rosslyn Metro or walk back 15 minutes to Arlington Cemetery Visitor Center.

  10. Military Women's Memorial

    10 min

    We end the tour outside the Military Women's Memorial and museum, where you can learn how women have contributed to the military might of America through the years.

  11. Oprirea 11

    5 min

    The first President to be buried at Arlington Cemetery, President (and Supreme Court Chief Justice) Taft lies here with his wife, Nellie Taft. It is thanks to her efforts we have the famous Cherry Blossom trees.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • The tour departs from outside the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center after security. We are unaffiliated with any desk inside the Visitor Center, so please don't look for us there. Please look for your guide in orange by the benches as you exit the visitor center into the cemetery.

Punct de final

  • The tour ends outside the Military Women's Memorial, where there are restrooms, and you can explore women's history in the military. This is an easy short walk back to the parking lot and the Arlington Cemetery Metro station.

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bine de știut

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This is a walking tour. There are stairs and a few hills.

  • This tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues. Please contact for a private tour to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, canes or mobility issues.

Variante

  • Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

  • Private Arlington Cemetery

    Private Walking Tour

Părerea călătorilor

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